Senators Levin, Stabenow Announce Over $450,000 for Fire Safety in Michigan

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Carl Levin (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced today that nine Michigan organizations have been awarded $457,981 through the fiscal year 2006 Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). The funding will be used to support operations and firefighter safety.

“Firefighters are essential to the safety and well-being of our local communities,” said Levin. “We owe it to these men and women to provide them with the training and equipment they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.”

“The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program enables firefighters and first responders to enhance their ability to do their jobs, improve safety and preserve lives,” Stabenow said. “This round of grants will enable nine Michigan organizations to provide better protection for themselves and the communities they serve.”

The AFGP awards grants directly to fire departments and EMS organizations to improve the effectiveness of operations and health and safety programs, and to establish or expand fire prevention programs throughout the United States. Grants are awarded competitively through an application process.

Individual grants awards can be found in the table below.

Organization	Location	Program	$ Amount
East Huron Ambulance Service	Harbor Beach	Operations and Safety	71,560
Frankfort City Fire Department	Frankfort	Operations and Safety	39,581
Sherman Township Fire Department	Ruth	Operations and Safety	8,075
Grand Rapids Charter Township Fire Department	Grand Rapids	Operations and Safety	74,675
Cherrygrove Fire Department	Cadillac	Operations and Safety	30,685
North Oakland County Fire Authority	Holly	Operations and Safety	79,082
City of Niles Fire Department	Niles	Operations and Safety	17,955
Marquette Township Fire and Rescue Department	Marquette	Operations and Safety	79,368
Cadillac Fire Department	Cadillac	Operations and Safety	57,000